EL GRAN TACO
27301 OLD 41 ROAD SE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Peeling paint observed on walls in multiple areas throughout the facility. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer doors propped open to an open kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Four large pans of cooked meat were stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer. Cases of mayonnaise were stored directly on the floor in the outdoor shed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed approximately 10 pounds of cut watermelon and approximately 3 pounds of cut cantaloupe stored on a to-go bag and a white trash bag. These were located in the entryway tall cooler and the fruit was stored in direct contact with the bags. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired December 1, 2024. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Lysol cleaner was stored next to a jug of cooking oil on a lower shelf of a prep table. Inspector showed employees and moved to storage at the three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in large pans held in the walk-in freezer were undated and prepared prior to today (frozen solid). Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled and rusted knife block above the three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Knives stored on rusted knife rack above the three-compartment sink. Admin Complaint
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the facility. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to repair. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of sugar stored on the floor at the front. Two large pots of salsa were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Bucket of sliced potatoes was stored on the floor by the three-compartment sink. Large vat of peeled potatoes soaking in water sitting directly on the floor in the adjacent storage room. Crate of green salsa in portion cups stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at prep table has peeling paint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to repair. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Sign not posted and was unavailable. Admin Complaint
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors are propped open. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time extended to allow Operator opportunity to correct this issue. **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol was stored above and with single-service food containers above the three-compartment sink. Operator moved to proper storage. Gas cans containing gasoline were stored immediately next to bottles of lemon juice in the outside storage shed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Raid ant and roach spray stored in contact with single-use containers above the three-compartment sink. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided signs to Operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Written procedures unavailable. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed red Solo Cup stored in a pan of rice in the reach-in cooler. Two large pots of salsa in the walk-in cooler had metal pans with no handles stored in the product, located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled and rusted knife block above the three-compartment sink. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the facility. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple areas. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of sugar stored on the floor at the front. Two large pots of salsa were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at prep table has peeling paint. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors are propped open. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Electric hand tools were stored directly above food in the outdoor storage shed. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut melon agua fresca had two dead bees floating in the product. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melon Agua Fresca held at improper temperature. Operator iced product to bring temperature down. Melon Agua Fresca (69F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display held at improper temperature. Operator turned up temperature on the unit. fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol was stored above and with single-service food containers above the three-compartment sink. Operator moved to proper storage. Gas cans containing gasoline were stored immediately next to bottles of lemon juice in the outside storage shed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided signs to Operator. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to Operator. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/15/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Doors are propped open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Front and side doors propped open to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Single service articles are still stored improperly with paint, chemicals and gasoline in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct this issue. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Single service articles still stored with hand tools and gas powered tools in the outdoor shed. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Gas-powered blower and pressure washer and hand tools stored in the shed with sugar, oil, peppers. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No chemical test kit present. Time extended to give Operator time to order test kits. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No chemical test kit available. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No proof of training available. Time extended to allow Operator time to have employees complete required training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No signed employee health reporting agreements available. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives at the three compartment sink were stored on a heavily soiled knife block. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Knife block has food debris deep in the crevices. Time extended to give Operator time to repair/replace. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical spit, used for hot holding, was in disrepair with severely shredded screens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Vertical spit present, but not in use during this visit. Time extended to give Operator time to repair/replace. **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Doors are propped open. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Single service articles are still stored improperly with paint, chemicals and gasoline in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct this issue. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Open, uncovered box of dried peppers were stored in the outdoor shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Peppers are covered, but stored with chemicals, gasoline and tools. Time extended. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: License is expired. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No chemical test kit present. Time extended to give Operator time to order test kits. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No proof of training available. Time extended to allow Operator time to have employees complete required training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large stockpot of green salsa was in the grocery cooler with a pan stored in the product/used as a scoop. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives at the three compartment sink were stored on a heavily soiled knife block. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones-on food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical spit, used for hot holding, was in disrepair with severely shredded screens. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two large stock pots of salsa were stored in the grocery store walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was in a bucket on the floor in the prep area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Open, uncovered box of dried peppers were stored in the outdoor shed. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen, raw chicken was in a bucket on the floor in the kitchen thawing at room temperature. Warning
- 08B-28-4:High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Employee was chopping raw chicken directly next to ready-to-eat raw radishes. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23 Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Agua fresca, made with fresh cut cantaloupe, was stored at room temperature. aqua fresca/cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding) Red salsa was stored piled above the load line in the reach-in make table at 51F. red salsa (cooked) (51F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display measured 105F. Operator stated it was in service 3 hours and turned up the heat in the unit. fried chicken (105F - Hot Holding) Cooked beef double-panned holding on the grill measured 110F. Operator placed food back on the grill and rapidly reheated to 160F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having proper test strips. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).